Overview
We are committed to helping our staff excel, because when you thrive, so do the people we support. That's why we provide the best possible guidance and resources to enable you to deliver an outstanding service.
Our Occupational Therapy Service consistently achieves high performance, reflecting the dedication of our team to delivering a responsive, high-quality service for Northumberland residents.
Community work is diverse and stimulating, offering opportunities to undertake everything from assessments for basic and complex equipment and minor adaptations to major adaptations and manual handling assessments and recommendations.
You will work with adults across Northumberland who experience functional challenges related to physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities. This variety makes the role both interesting and deeply rewarding.
The post holder will be based at Eddie Ferguson House in Blyth, with the flexibility to work agile from home and other NCC sites across the county, as agreed with your manager.
Our teams include Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technical Instructors, and qualified Occupational Therapists. We share office space with wider Adult Social Care services and the Northumberland Short Term Support Service, ensuring you have a multidisciplinary team around you.
We are strengthening links with local Primary Care Networks to enhance services for residents and maintain close relationships with residential care homes through a programme of regular reviews.
Community Occupational Therapist specialist – Permanent, Full time 37 hours, based at Eddie Ferguson House, Ridley Street, Blyth.
Who are we looking for?
* Putting residents first and ensuring their identified needs are met promptly and efficiently.
* Delivering excellence and maintaining high standards of quality in service provision.
* Demonstrating respect for both service users and colleagues.
* Contributing to the safety and wellbeing of our communities.
Responsibilities
* Conduct assessments for basic and complex equipment and minor adaptations.
* Plan and deliver major adaptations and manual handling assessments.
* Work with adults with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and other services.
* Maintain records and provide regular reviews.
Qualifications
* A degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Salary and Benefits
Salary Band 8: £39,862 – £44,075 (dependent on experience) including annual increments.
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
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